Extreme Self Care: Part one
Imagine the most decadent way you could treat yourself to a few moments of pure enjoyment, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Got it? What came to your mind? When was the last time you took this time for yourself?
This series is about getting back to basics; taking care of ourselves. It is very easy to overlook our own self- care in our lives. "It can always wait till tomorrow" so the excuse goes or "I DON"T HAVE ANY TIME" is another voice that chimes in or the sabotaging side of us quietly says, "I'd feel guilty taking that time, energy, money for myself". Any of these sound familiar?
If your response to the question above was that you do take regular care of yourself by engaging in activities that restore and energize you- Congratulations! You might want to skip reading this or forward it to someone who needs it. But chances are...that most of us are holding out on ourselves. That is why I feel compelled to share some earth shattering news with you.
YOU ARE THE ONLY YOU THAT YOU GET! YOU ARE NOT REPLACEABLE...so TAKE CARE OF YOU!
What can you do today to start taking better care of yourself?
If your mind went blank because you have not taken good care of yourself since somewhere in the 1990's,
let me break it down for you:
What is one small step or activity you can engage in that would feel energizing for you today?
I am talking something small, something doable, and something that might even be incredibly obvious.
For me, the simplest pleasure that I adore and feels like a great luxury is taking a bath. At our house we have an old claw foot soaking tub which when complete with candles and bubble bath can feel like the most decadent day at the spa.
One day when I was feeling particularly busy lately, the thought came to me that I needed to stop everything and take a bath to get my wits about me. Yes, I had piles of lists waiting, family needs to attend to, and appointments to keep. That day though it simply hit me...it is imperative that we treat ourselves with the same care and courtesy we so willingly bestow on others. Are you ready for some more earth shattering news?
After my twenty minute soak in the tub, I had the best day with doors of possibility opening before me that I had not seen the day before. All because of taking a tub? Yes. It can be that simple. By taking one small step to better take care of ourselves, we open up our eyes and our hearts to being able to see hope, possibility, and options that before were not visible. Why is this? By prioritizing ourselves, we shift around our whole perception of the items on the To Do List, and by doing this we can better think outside the box. Suddenly, with our new perspective we witness solutions falling into place where before we were stagnant or struggling.
And you know what? Despite what the excuses were attempting to say, I made all my appointments that day, was quite productive with my piles of things to do, and took care of my family's needs. And I felt the joy that comes when we are not pushing ourselves without caring for and valuing ourselves.
So here it is again,
What is one small step or activity you can engage in that would feel energizing for you today?
Go ahead, be reckless: Take care of yourself! You are the only you that you've got.
This series is about getting back to basics; taking care of ourselves. It is very easy to overlook our own self- care in our lives. "It can always wait till tomorrow" so the excuse goes or "I DON"T HAVE ANY TIME" is another voice that chimes in or the sabotaging side of us quietly says, "I'd feel guilty taking that time, energy, money for myself". Any of these sound familiar?
If your response to the question above was that you do take regular care of yourself by engaging in activities that restore and energize you- Congratulations! You might want to skip reading this or forward it to someone who needs it. But chances are...that most of us are holding out on ourselves. That is why I feel compelled to share some earth shattering news with you.
YOU ARE THE ONLY YOU THAT YOU GET! YOU ARE NOT REPLACEABLE...so TAKE CARE OF YOU!
What can you do today to start taking better care of yourself?
If your mind went blank because you have not taken good care of yourself since somewhere in the 1990's,
let me break it down for you:
What is one small step or activity you can engage in that would feel energizing for you today?
I am talking something small, something doable, and something that might even be incredibly obvious.
For me, the simplest pleasure that I adore and feels like a great luxury is taking a bath. At our house we have an old claw foot soaking tub which when complete with candles and bubble bath can feel like the most decadent day at the spa.
One day when I was feeling particularly busy lately, the thought came to me that I needed to stop everything and take a bath to get my wits about me. Yes, I had piles of lists waiting, family needs to attend to, and appointments to keep. That day though it simply hit me...it is imperative that we treat ourselves with the same care and courtesy we so willingly bestow on others. Are you ready for some more earth shattering news?
After my twenty minute soak in the tub, I had the best day with doors of possibility opening before me that I had not seen the day before. All because of taking a tub? Yes. It can be that simple. By taking one small step to better take care of ourselves, we open up our eyes and our hearts to being able to see hope, possibility, and options that before were not visible. Why is this? By prioritizing ourselves, we shift around our whole perception of the items on the To Do List, and by doing this we can better think outside the box. Suddenly, with our new perspective we witness solutions falling into place where before we were stagnant or struggling.
And you know what? Despite what the excuses were attempting to say, I made all my appointments that day, was quite productive with my piles of things to do, and took care of my family's needs. And I felt the joy that comes when we are not pushing ourselves without caring for and valuing ourselves.
So here it is again,
What is one small step or activity you can engage in that would feel energizing for you today?
Go ahead, be reckless: Take care of yourself! You are the only you that you've got.
It's amazing what a bath can do!! Hmm....I'm just tempted to take one now...!! But most definitely, I do agree that having "me" time is very important!
Posted by: Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map | May 27, 2008 at 08:59 PM